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North Riverside, IL


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North Riverside, Illinois

Introduction to North Riverside, Illinois

North Riverside, Illinois, in Cook county, is 1 miles W of Berwyn, Illinois (center to center) and 9 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. There are an estimated 6,688 people who live in the village.

North Riverside History

North Riverside is a village in Cook County, which was founded on January 15, 1831. The county was formed from Putnam County and was named in honor of Daniel Cook. The history of the village dates back to the Civil War. North Riverside was incorporated in 1923, and the first residents were onion farmers and members of the Riverside Holiness Association. The area was largely comprised of forested land by the banks of the Des Plaines River. Post World War II there was a boom in residential construction in North Riverside. Jobs in the manufacturing industry were available and by 1970 the population of North Riverside peaked.

North Riverside and Nearby Attractions

  • Kohl Children's Museum
  • Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park
  • Merrick Rose Garden
  • Frances Willard House
  • Veteran's Park
  • Oak Ridge Prairie County Park
  • Lincoln Park Zoo

Things To Do In North Riverside

North Riverside offers a variety of opportunities for recreation. There are numerous museums nearby including DuPage Children's Museum, Park Ridge Historical Museum, and Graue Mill and Museum. The area has many parks such as Lincoln Park, Deep River County Park, Cantigny Park, and Channahon State Park. Riverside Golf Club offers opportunities to play golf. Other attractions nearby include Morton Arboretum, Shedd Aquarium, Cosley Zoo, and the Leaning Tower of Niles.

North Riverside Transportation

Chicago Midway International Airport is the nearest major airport.

North Riverside Higher Education

The colleges closest to North Riverside include Midwestern University, Northeastern Illinois University, Triton College, Elmhurst College, and Morton College.

High Points

North Riverside strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%North Riverside Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 15%North Riverside Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 17%North Riverside Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 19%North Riverside Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of North Riverside, IL

Comparing North Riverside to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women89
Female Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity79
Male Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better77
College Educated Adults78
Median Family Income77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home34
Short Commute Times34
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Affordability of Rents43
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Housing Recently Built24
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